Coastal Church Podcast

Founding and lead pastor of Church on the Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The same communicative skills that marked Willie George as a children’s minister have positioned him as the Senior Pastor of one of America’s most innovative churches.

In this session Jim will take a few brave souls and coach them to present their story to the conference attendees. This practical workshop will sharpen everyone’s skills on presenting stories.

Drawing from his past experience in culture and media, Gordon will share more on story form. Branding is all about story, and Gordon Pennington is an international consultant to corporations, governments and institutions on this topic. Gordon is also a Trustee of The Universal Literacy Project. As a lecturer on cultural communications, Pennington has spoken at the annual International Arts Movement conference in New York, and has addressed screenwriters on the theme of “Culture and Media Influence”. He has lectured at Cambridge, Oxford, Columbia, Princeton, Yale, McGill and other universities around the world. His expertise in providing insight on story is exceptional.

Jesus was the ultimate story teller. It was His stories that made the truth He taught memorable. From the Good Samaritan to the parable of the sower, Jesus understood the craft of telling story. In this session we’ll explore further how Jesus used stories to communicate timeless truth.

Panel Discussion with Kathleen Cooke, Jenny Konkin and Laura Lynn Tyler In this session we will be interviewing 3 women who are each helping others tell their story in 3 very different ways. You can learn more about each speaker by visiting their websites: Kathleen Cooke: kathleencooke.com Jenny Konkin: wholewayhouse.ca Laura Lynn Tyler: lauralynn.tv

Your story is important and needs to be told. This story writing lab that focuses on how to bravely tell your story. Whether pitching to executives on the studio lot, or sharing your business story, or your faith journey with someone you are just getting to know, the ability to verbalize and connect with others is vital to all aspects of life. This special session focuses on the key elements to make your story compelling and give you confidence to share it with your audience.

As a creative artist, pastor, business leader, entrepreneur, or student in today’s media-driven culture, your greatest challenge is getting your voice heard. No matter how great your talent, skill, or message, if no one’s listening, then you’ve failed. But what makes you stand out? How can you connect with the people who can make a difference? In today’s cluttered, disrupted, digital world, it’s more difficult than ever to break through and get your story noticed. In this session, based on Phil’s highly acclaimed book, “Unique: Telling Your Story in the Age of Brands and Social Media,” you’ll discover the critical keys for cutting through and making an impact.

Drawing from his past experience in culture and media, Gordon will share more on story form. Branding is all about story, and Gordon Pennington is an international consultant to corporations, governments and institutions on this topic. Gordon is also a Trustee of The Universal Literacy Project. As a lecturer on cultural communications, Pennington has spoken at the annual International Arts Movement conference in New York, and has addressed screenwriters on the theme of “Culture and Media Influence”. He has lectured at Cambridge, Oxford, Columbia, Princeton, Yale, McGill and other universities around the world. His expertise in providing insight on story is exceptional.

There is no great story without first understanding what you were put on the earth to accomplish. Author, speaker and filmmaker Phil Cooke calls that purpose your “One Big Thing.” For everyone who’s been pulled in different directions, distracted by today’s digital culture, or just wondered what to do with their lives, this session will offer real answers. You’ll discover how to focus on the one thing in your life that drives you, inspires your passion, separates you from the pack, and can launch the story of your life. Phil Cooke will help you not only discover that one thing, but will also teach you the secrets of making an unforgettable impact with your life.

Panel Discussion with Gordon, Phil and Jim Krueger This session will feature three leaders in story telling giving their insight on how to use the craft of story and the best tools to reach the next generation is a media saturated world.